The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in SociologyUsing a conceptual organizing framework, this work provides a concise introduction to sociology that focuses on core concepts as the central building blocks for understanding sociology. Written in a conversational style, it uses numerous pedagogical features to help students grasp key sociological concepts. |
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... workers . H7c : Younger workers are more likely to earn a minimum wage than older workers . Set C H8A : Social class affects voting behavior . H8B : The higher one's social class standing , the more likely one is to vote Republican in ...
... workers . H7c : Younger workers are more likely to earn a minimum wage than older workers . Set C H8A : Social class affects voting behavior . H8B : The higher one's social class standing , the more likely one is to vote Republican in ...
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... workers were divided into control and experimental subjects and were placed in special rooms in the factory where ... workers in the experimental group with these benefits . As expected , worker productivity increased . What was not ...
... workers were divided into control and experimental subjects and were placed in special rooms in the factory where ... workers in the experimental group with these benefits . As expected , worker productivity increased . What was not ...
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... workers . Common sense suggests that the best workers will apply for employment at factory A. These workers will produce more and better doodads . On the other hand , the only workers willing to work at factory B will be those who could ...
... workers . Common sense suggests that the best workers will apply for employment at factory A. These workers will produce more and better doodads . On the other hand , the only workers willing to work at factory B will be those who could ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Sociological Eye | 27 |
Specialization | 35 |
Copyright | |
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Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum: A Handbook for Educators Colin C. Irvine No preview available - 2007 |